Suchy: population and statistics
Suchy has a population of 666 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 1,678 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 666 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 598 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Suchy ranks No. 177 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 10.1% in Suchy, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 45.8% in Suchy, compared with an average of 26.9% in Vaud and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,268 kWh a year here.
Suchy in numbers
Where is Suchy?
Population of Suchy over time
Suchy had 542 residents in 2015 and 666 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 655 |
| 2021 | 655 |
| 2022 | 671 |
| 2023 | 669 |
| 2024 | 663 |
| 2025 | 666 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 930 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Essertines-sur-Yverdon (1,183 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Suchy
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Suchy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 10.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,810 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suchy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 290 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,785 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 52.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 97 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 573 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Suchy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 489 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 58 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,484 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,074 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 195 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,664 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,643 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 447 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suchy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 43 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,770 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 642 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,722 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 52 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suchy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 172.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,654 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,286 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 835 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Suchy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,161 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Suchy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suchy?
Suchy has 666 residents (2025), ranking 1,678 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Suchy?
Suchy covers 6.6 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Suchy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Suchy went from 542 to 666, a change of +22.9%.
Where is Suchy?
Suchy is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.721, longitude 6.605.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Suchy?
In Suchy, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 10.1% (2025), ranking 1,810 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Suchy?
In Suchy, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 45.8% (2026), ranking 52 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Suchy?
In Suchy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,268 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Suchy?
The nearest to Suchy are Essertines-sur-Yverdon (2.2 km), Ependes (VD) (2.6 km), Chavornay (3.2 km), Belmont-sur-Yverdon (3.3 km), Penthéréaz (4.2 km).